Scope of Work:

The Service Technician – Class B performs a range of maintenance, repair, and service activities on heavy equipment in a developing capacity, with minimal technical assistance from experienced-level mechanics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil lubricate vehicles and motor driven equipment
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair
• Service, diagnoses, repairs and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions
• Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, and air conditioning, hydraulic and air systems
• Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions
• Ensure that all jobs working on are completed and that the work was done in a proficient and safe manner
• Make sure that the shop workspace that was utilized is cleaned after every job is finished
• Must take advantage of all training that is offered by the company
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must High School Diploma or equivalent, accredited trade school graduate preferred
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Must have a working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of machinery and engines
• Must have knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of equipment
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment, and the use of gas and electric welding equipment
• Must be able to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirement as outlined by WPI’s policy
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to bend and twist several times a day
• Must have the ability to read manuals and schematics, rebuild engines and major driveline components
• Must maintain good client relations and can communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed
• Must have a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record per WPI insurance carrier standards when driving a company vehicle
• Must have the ability to effectively operate test equipment and have good trouble-shooting skills
• Must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Must be dependable and work independently

Working Conditions:

• Typical hours of work Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend hours as necessary
• May require work in inclement weather conditions and/or hazardous work environments

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What brands of equipment have you worked on?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Previous: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Victoria, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Victoria, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person